Southington High School - Chronicle Yearbook (Southington, CT)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1936 volume:

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 I 1 ZH! -Zlii E51 .'?'f'5 VVM7. 1' Southington Library 81 Museum 255 MAIN ST. SOUTHINGTON, CT 06489 I The Cllznmrommiclle of 1936 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION . CLASS BIOGRAPHIES CLASS HISTORY . CLASS POEM . CLASS WILL . Marion Walsh Q Q n 0 . u Florence Ray, Robert Derby Mary Kavanaugh Marion Walsh .lean Nichols CLASS PRESENTATIONS ...... CLASS PROPHECY . SALUTATORY . VALEDICTORY ACROST IC Helen Santy, Anthony Astrologes Evelyn F rate, Richard Elliott, fr. Mary Kavanaugh Evelyn F rate Q Q a Philippa Parizo 3 . 5 . 13 . 15 . 17 . 18 . 21 . 25 . 26 .uso , O The Chronncle Southington, Connecticut .IUIIG 19, 1936 CLASS MOTTO Today Decides Tomorrow CLASS OFFICERS President-Gerald Mitchell Vice-President-7Marie Adams Secretary-.lean Nichols Treasurer-+Eugene Murphy Assistant Treasurer-Florence Ray Class Advisor-Lawrence D,Angelo ' FINANCE COMMITTEE Richard Elliott fChairmanJ Anthony Astrologes Thomas Shanahan Helene Bryant Frances Fontana . Anthony Blaszeh . . . Evelyn Frate Florence Ray A EDITORS OF CHRONICLE Evelyn F rate fffhairmanj Richard Elliott Philippa Parizo , Helen Santyy A u Leonard Francis CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold CLASS MARSHALS Philippa Parizo Anthony Astrologes s The Class of 1936 Affectionately Dedicates This, OUR CLASS BOOK To Our Superintendent MR. WILLIAM S. STRONG Af ' Q1 '1 f - EY K. f, in 2. A E. r L, . I x I 1 i i i X W .. K--1,-.. -,....,. .. . 'r nw fwuufrvmmmmvag-. v:-.ru GERALD MITCHELL ua-erryu He sin high in all the people's hearts. Born in Boston, Mass., June 12, 1918. A.A. 2,3,4: President 4: Football 2, 8, 4: Captain 4: Class secretary 8: President 4: Emblem Editor-lm chief: 3: Hl-Y 3, 4: President: Junior Prom Committee: Debating Club. EUGENE JOSEPH MURPHY Peeper Manic hath charms. Born in Southington, Conn., 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Track candidate 2, 3, 4: Fresh- man Reception Committee: Junior Prom Committee: Class Treasurer 4: gferg Club 4: Orchestra 4: Debating u . RICHARD WALSH ELLIOTT, JR. nDickn And u-cms a saint, when most I play the devil. Born ln Hartford, Conn., April 9, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Prom Committee: Emblem 3, 4: Finance Committee Chairman 4: Chronicle Committee: Class Prophecies: Senior Plays. EDWARD ALBERT SNOW The milder! manners and the gf.-ntlcsr heart. Born ln Southington, Conn., Aug. 12, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. Stage Manager for Senior Play: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: FREMONT CLEVELAND JONES V Jonesle Tarn rained, wisdom and wir were his. Born in Southington, Conn., Jan. 81. 1919. Lincoln Grammar School: A. A. 1, 2, 8, 4: Class Treasurer 2: Junior Prom Committee: Junior Re- cital, Prize: Glee Club 4: Debating Club 4: Hi-Y 8, 4: Secretary 4: Sen- ior Plays. iogrczphy it A' ,Q :5 :yi ll-...:.i.i! . , EVELYN JOSEPHINE FRATE uEvu lr is a friendly heart that has plmrg d friends. Born in Berlin, Conn., Dec. 1, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4: Class President 2, 3: Glee Club President 3, 4: Junior Prom Commi- tee: Alumni Editor 4: Finance Com- mittee 4: Senior Play: Chronicle Committee: Class Prophecies. MARY KATHRYN KAVANAUGH Fleet of feel is mercury. Born in Southington, Conn., Oct. 26. 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Ass't Sub. Manager Emblem 3: Glee Club Librarian 3, 4: Senior Sew and So 4: Vice-President Debating Club 4: Class Historian 4. n IVIARIE ADACMS 'A merry heart doeth good like a medicine' Born in Southington, Conn., Nov- ember 14, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior Sew and So 4: Class Vice-President 42 Junior Prom Committee: Emblem Staff 3: Debating Club 4: Senior Play. JEAN LINWOOD NICHOLS Small but mighty. Troup Jr. High, Sophomore at Hillhouse High, New Haven. Enter- ed Lewis as Junior: Sec. of Eng., 1. 2: Student Council 1: Junior Prom Committee: Editor-in-chief of Em- blem 4: Class Secretary 4: Glee club -I. FLORENCE MARION RAY Flossy I-'oorlights holds a lure for me. Born in Colchester. Conn., October 27, 1918: Lincoln Grammar School: A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4: Jun- iorPromCommittee: FinanceCommit- tee 4: Bookkeeping Club Secretary 3: Senior Plays: Class Biography. Page Five I LEONARD WILLIAM FRANCIS He does nothing in particular, buf does if well. Born September 8, 1918. LiHC0111 Grammar School. A. A. 1. 2, 3, .43 Debating Club 4g Chronicle Commit- tee 4. ARMOND JOHN D'ANGELO Snips I'm no! the villain thou think'st. Born in Southington, Conn., May 1. 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Debating Club 43 Book- keeping Club 3: Senior Play Com- mittee. ALEXANDER DE SORBO Cats An affable and courteous gentleman. Born in Southington, Conn., Jan. 18, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT PIERSON DERBY .,Red,, With malice toward none, and with charity for all. Born in Southington, Conn., Dec. 11, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Glee Club Vice-President 35 Treas- urer 4, Hi-Y 45 Class Biography. ANTHONY JOSEPH BLASZEK asMacvn I just adore these wonderful athletes. Born in Southington, Conn., Dec. 21, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School, A- A- 1, 2, 3, 4: Baseball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 43 Football 45 Class Editor 3, 4. Page Six , , ,ga 4, l f' .15 P, Xl -,ft CHRONICLE HELEN MARIE SANTY Neatness is a 6101571579 911159 of wom'm'l00d-T' if Born in Southington, Conn., Jan. A 4, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 2, 3, 45 Class Secretary 1, Book- ,fi keeping Club President 3: Glee Club 3, 4, Senior Sew and So 43 Tfeasuferi -. Emblem Staff 4, Class Presentations , ERMA MAVIS ROSSETTER llErm!l Good at work, better at play. W1'lling to talk with the boys all day. Born in Waterbury, Conn., Sep- 1 tember 28, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Class Vice- . President 25 A. A. Counsel 3: Glee ' Club 3, 4. ELIZABETH OLGA LAIVSON llBetty!l Ambition has no rest. Born in Plantsville, Conn., July 20, 1917. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4, Science Club 13 Glee Club 1, 3, 43 Senior Sew and So 3, 4, De- , bating Club 3: Senior Play. FRANCES LOUISE FONTANA ulpranu T 'S Good humor is a priceless gift. ' . Born in Milldale, Conn., May 19, - 1, 2, 3, 4: Class secretary 2: Glee Club 3, 4: Vice-President 35 Junior Prom Committee: Senior Play, Fi- nance Committeeg Debating Club 4. ALICE KATHERINE THOMPSON Goodness ic an element of success. Born July 23, 1918. Lincoln Gram- mar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Senior , Sew and So 4: Commercial Club 4: ' Senior Plays. 4 J, 3' ,. . -1 1 5 . 33? YW! 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 2 CHRONICLE 1+ HAROLD' Eowm KANE It in better to do well than to my well. Born .ln Southlngton, Conn., Aprll 14, 1919. Llneoln Grammar School. Glee Club 3, 4: Baseball 3. 4: Senior Play: F. F. A. 3. 4. RUSSELL A. LEONARD Russ Agriculture engender: good sense. Born in Wallingford, Conn., April 23, 1916. Animal Husbandry Judging Team 2: Public Speaking Contest 3: Dairy Judging Team 3: Poultry Judging Team for Wllllmantlc Poul- try Show 4: President of F. F. A. 4: School Orchestra 3, 4. CHARLES UPSON Books are the ever-burning lumps of accumulated wisdom. ANTHONY JOSEPH ASTROLOGES nrlsonyvr A comely young rnnn, as busy as a bee. Born ln Mllldale, Conn., Sept. 16. 1018. Lincoln Grammar School. Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 2, 3, 4: Soccer 3: Treasurer Bookkeeping Club 3: Treasurer Debating Club 4: Hi-Y 4: Senior Dance Committee: Senlor Play. JULIUS JAMES KREMSKI ulirernpn Modest and thy. Born ln Collinsville. Conn., April 12, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. Football 2, 8, 4: Baseball 3, 4: A. A. 4: Debating Club LI-'resldentl 4. HELENE H. BRYANT A quiet tongue shows a win head. Born in Waterbury, Conn., Sept. 7, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Nominating Committee: Finance Committee. MILDRED ETHEL CRAFTS 'A mind full of knowledge is a mind that .never fails. Born ln Southlngton, Conn., Oct. 31, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A 1, 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 3, 4: Senior Sew and So 4: Debating Club. MARY GREEN A bashful :ilent maiden. Born in Middletown, Conn., May 6, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. De- bating Club 4: Girls' Glee Club 3. JOSEPHINE GLADYS DZWVILL 4lJayVV Self-contained and confident. Born December 1, 1917. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 2. 3, 4: Senior Sew and So 4: Commercial Club 3, 4: Bookkeeping Club 4: Glee Club 3, 4. RITA R. IMCGRATH Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low. Born in Southington, Conn., Oct. 22. 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. Debating Club 4: Senior Sew and So 4: A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Seven RAYMOND BEAL MARKS llRay.!l A gentleman makes no noise. Born in Meriden, Conn., September 9, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. Football 2, 33 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. ALONZO WALTER MICOWSKI Silent in Seven languages. Born in West Wavehan, Mass., July 3, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 4. EARL EDMUND ANDERSON Killer Happy as the day is long. Born in Plantsville, Conn., Nov. 11, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. Hi-Y 43 Baseball 3, 41 Football 3, 41 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH LEWIS CASALE Kid Shiner To this I know, I love to play. Born in Southington, Conn., April 11, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. ARTHUR MARIANI Quiet people are welcome everywhere. Born in Messemer, Miclnig 0 t -lx5.A19l8. Lincoln Grammar agchololi Page Eight sq CHRONICLE 14+ MARION AGNES WALSH Maya Let every one engage in the business with which' he is best acquainted. Born in Southington, Conn., March 26, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 45 Com- mercial Club 3, 41 Debating Club 3, 4: Senior Minstrel 3: Senior Sew and So 4. EUGENIA PAULINE SIMONS Wisdom is better than rabies. Born in Southington, Conn., Aug. 10, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 25 Commercial Club 3, 4: Book- keeping Club 3. BETTY HAMLIN JOHNSON ..Bet.. A maiden never bold of spirits still and quiet. Born in Hartford, Conn., May 2, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Commercial Club 3, 43 Senior Sew and So 45 Debating Club ELEANOR JANE MCILROY A loyal friend is beyond price. Born in New York, March 4, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Commercial Club 3, 4. RUTH ELIZABETH COCKAYNE Who is it can read a woman? Born in Southington, Conn., July 253, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 3, 49 Junior Recital: Commercial Club 3: Senior Sew and So 43 Debating Club 4. , . V 1-of CHRONICLE 10- MORRIS N. DODSON unustyn Burn lan than never. Born ln Redding, Conn October 2, 1916 Sprague School W . , aterbury, Conn., A. A. 4: Football 4g Baseball FRANK LOUIS LONGO Petee A mighty man is Ile. Born October 28, 1917. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1. 2 3 4' Football 1, 2, a, 4: Baseball, l,' 22 Basketball 1, 2g Track 13 Athletic Cou ll ' nc 1. 2, 3, A. A. Vice-President 4. JAMES RICHARD QUINLAN ilconeyll Few men are so clc-vcr as to hnow all the mischief they do. Born ln Southlngton, Conn. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Bookkeeping' Club 3. EARLE DAVISON Carbarn We are no! hero to play--to dream. ANNA DELLA BITTA Amiabilily shines by ir: own light. Born in Mllldale, Conn., 1918. Lin coln Grammar School. A. ,A. 1, 2, 3 4: Glee Club 3: Commercial Club 3 4: Vice-President 4., ANGELINA M'ARIE EULEY Angie A woman generally speaking, is generally speaking. Born in Southlngton, Conn., August 12 1919 Llncl . . on Grammar School. A. A. 2. 3, 4: Commercial Club 3, 4. MARY LOUISE EGAN ' Quality nor quantify is my measure. Born ln Southington, Conn.. Feb. 11, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 35 Bookkeep- ing Club 4' Commer i l - . ca Club 3, 4, Senior Sew and So 4: Debating 4. LORRAINE DIARY NAGLE Don'! worry unrll somelhing happens. Born ln New Haven in 1919 Lin- coln Gl'1lDlm8.I' School. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4: Sclellce Club President 1' Glee Club 1, -lg F. F. A. vice-Preeldenrp Football 4. JOSEPH F. MAI-IAN Father John Dance, laugh. and br merry. Born In Southlngton, Conn.. May 29, 1018. Lincoln Grammar School. Buscbltll 85 A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Class President l: Basketball 2, 3. 4: Track 2, 3, 45 Debating Club 4. Born in Hartford. Conn., October 11. 1919. Lincoln Grzlmmar Schol o. A. A. 1, 2 3 4' Junior Pl Com- . . , ' 'Om mittee: Bookkeeping Club 3: Senior Sew fl cl S tn to President 4: Glee Club 3, 4: Debating Club 4. PHILLIPPA ELIZABETH PARIZO nphil.. Ambition has no rest. Born in Montpelier. Vermont. Anl-ll 3, 1918. .-L A. 1. 2, 3, 4: Glee 1f'lllb 3. 4: Debating Club 4: Commercial Club 3: Senior Sew and So Vice- President 4: Class Book Committee. Page Nine DWIGHT ATWATER Cl1il'lk Glue thy thoughts no tongue. Born in Plantsville, Conn., January 13, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Soccer 35 Track 1, 2. 3, 4: Captain 45 Hi-Y 4. ARMOND PASQUALE nchapy.. No better than you should be. Born April 1, 1919. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 41 Out-Door Club 4. THOMAS FRANCIS SHANAHAN Jr. llRed1I Let the world slide. Born in Southington, Conn., 1917. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 2, 43 Basketball and Football 19 Fin- ance Committee. JAMES MONGILLO UDOGVY The life of action is nobler than the life of thought. ' Born in Southington, Conn., June 25, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. Football 2, 3, 43 Baseball 3, 45 Man- ager of Basketball 3, 4: Treasurer gi lgiology Club, Member of Varsity u . FREDERICK JACOB NIEBLING 1iNibvt HNOVMU9 so becomes a man as modest stillness. Born in Southington, Conn., Oct. 9, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School A- A- 1. 2. 3. 43 Judging teams 4. Page Ten -.ng CHRONICLE 14+ PHYLLIS ADAH HAGSTROM A Swede The life of action is nobler than the life of thought. Born in Unionville, Conn., Dec 21, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 45 Senior Sew and So 45 Commercial Club 3, 4. CATHERINE SUSANNE HERB V nKittYn And that smile like sunshine dart. Born in New York City, August 31, 1918- A- A- 1. 2. 3. 42 Commercial Club 45 Senior Sew and So 4. AGNES ELIZABETH CURRAN Blushing is the color of virtue. I Born in Southington, Conn., May 2, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 25 Bookkeeping Club 3. JULIA MARIE GALE I do love to note and observe. Born in New York City, August 15, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 3, 4: Commercial Club 3, 4: Senior Sew and So 4. NELLIS ZOLANDZ llNe11ll X Sing, sing. music was given to brighten the gay. Born in Woonsocket, R. I., Sept- 11, 1920. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 3, 4: De- bating Club -ig Glee Club Concert. Minstrel 3. CHRONICLE 10- ABRAHAM RASKIN Chick 'Why do men worry themaelver no. Born August 16, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Debating Club 4. JOSEPH JOHN ZAJAC I do proclaim one honest man. Born in Plantsville, Conn., March 10, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. Baseball 1. 2, 3: A. A. 3, 4. JOSEPH LEONARD DONAHUE NFO!!! Ler'a merry bel Born in Southlngton, Conn., March 21, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 2, 3, 4: Baseball 3, 4: Science Club 3. WALTER ADAMS Sptlrlcy Amfability is the soul of friendship. Lincoln Gra.mmnr School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, -1: Truck 1, 2, 3, 4: Soccer 3: Football 3: HI-Y 3. 4: Debating Club 4. JOSEPH THOMAS GA LIETTE Joe Youth in ful! of mort. Born in Southlngton. Conn.. Nov. 27, 1918. Lincoln Grnmmur School. A. A. l. 2. 3, -I: Football Manager 4: Asummnt 3: Basketball 2. 3. -I: Crm- tnln Buuobnll 2, 3, 4: Sport Editor fl CLARA HEINRICH Good nature is an asset. Born in Southington, Conn., Sept 12, 1920. Lincoln Grammar School A. A. 2, 3, 4: Commercial Club 4: Senior Sew and So 4. RUTH GERTRUDE LUDECKE As far from fraud. as heavm from earth. Born in Southington, Conn., Sept. 17, 1917. Lincoln Grammar School. Commercial Club 3, 4. KATHRYN MARIE INGELIDO Kitty A merry maiden free from care. Born in Meriden, Conn., December 27, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4: Debating Club 4: Science Club 3: Glee Club 3, 4: Senior Minstrel 3: Commercial Club 4: A. A., Council. VERNA BTARIE PARKIN All things are easy that an' dom: willingly. Born in Southington, Conn., April 19, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. Commercial Club 3, -l: A. A. 2, 3. ELIZABETI-I N. PATTERSON Pat Pretty and quiet. with plain brown ryf:.' Born in Southlngton, Conn., July 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. Com- mercial Club 3, ri: A. A. l, 2. 3. 4. Page' Eleven FRANCIS MAHAN . Skeets But this I know I love to play- ber. Born in Meriden, Conn., Septem 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. De- bating Club 4g A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4- GEORGE SIMONIK He'll never grow up no matter how hard he tries. Born in Plantsville, Conn., August 15, 1918. A. All, 2, 3. 4- CARL J. PERILLO Life is real, life is earnest. Born in Southington, Conn., Oct. 10, 1918, Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES WILLIAM DeBIASO lfJim11 WiseIy and slow, they stumble that run. Born in Southington, Conn., Aug. 6, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3: Commercial Club 45 Bookkeeping Club 4. LUCILLE MARIE MURPHY Gentle of method. Born December 8, 1917. Lincoln Grammar School. Glee Club 3, 4: Senior Sew and S0 4, Debating ,Club 4: Commercial Club 3, 45 A. A. 2, 4. Page Twelve ' fs. , . ' -e-aj CHRONICLE 14+-' STELLA THRESA OSKANDY Ai Ql1iet calm burlhappiyf' Born in Meriden, Conn., May 17, 1918. Lincoln School. Glee Club 3, 4g A. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 Commercial Club 3, 43 Bookkeeping Club 35 Senior Sew and So 4: Junior Dance Come mittee. X . 1' ISABELLE LENA MASTRIANA 1 With vast delight she read. Born in Southington. Conn., May 2, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 21: Bookkeeping Club 3. ALEXANDER DROZD Modest shy and unassuming. Born in Southington, Conn., Jan. 22, 1919. Lincoln Grammar School. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Commercial Club 4. EDWARD JOSEPH DELAHAUNTY 6lRedlY Always friendly to all. Born in Southington, Conn., July 16, 1918. Lincoln Grammar School. Debating Club 43 A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. CHRONICLE 1+ lass I-Iistory is the record of man's achievement. The record of such an illustrious class as this proved far too great a task for such an ordinary mor- tal as I, so I have engaged Pal , our school mascot, who has heard and seen all in the past four years to recollect memorable incidents. To begin with, in September, 1932, among the many students who en- tered Lewis, quick as a flash, I picked out about one hundred and fifty whom I knew to be new or 'Freshies' as they are termed. It's easy to tell 'Freshies' They didn't know which stairway to go up and which to go downg why it was a month or more before some of them knew where to go without the aid of their cards. Most of them did not look big enough to be in seventh grade, yet they were in high school. Before long, joseph Mahan went around with a grin like a Cheshire cat and after investigating I discovered the reason-he had been elected presi- dent of his class. In the same election Nicholas Tarantino was chosen vice- presidentg Helen Santy, secretary: and George Maynard, class editor. There were two new teachers that year- Mr. Fontana, our coach and Mr. Smith, who was chosen class advisor. Wlien November came, there was a great deal of conversation in the halls between Sophomores and Freshmen. I pricked up my ears and learned from bits of their talks that something was taking place November 18. The night of November 18 I gave .Timmy Stew- art the slip and followed the gang to I-Iolcomb School where the Sopho- rnores gave a welcoming reception to the Freshmen. fl wonder where those bashful 'Freshies' are now.j VVhen June came vou should have seen those 'Freshies' homeward bound zstory each night laden with booksg they cer- tainly didn't want to Hunk exams. As much as they dreaded them, all man- aged to survive and welcome the vaca- tion they felt they were entitled to. At graduation that year Mary Kava- naugh was awarded the Freshman algebra prize. In September 1933, I watched them come back-no longer timid Freshmen but sedate sophomores eager to ini- tiate the newer students. They boasted that they had christened the new 'Freshies' with HZO, which everyone knows is just water. This year it was Evelyn Frate's turn to smile because she was elected president with Erma Rossetter as vice-president: Frances Fontana, sec- retaryg and Fremont jones, treasurer. Miss Shorey was chosen class Advisor and assisted in planning a welcoming initiation for the newer students. This was done at a reception held Novem- ber 17, at Holcomb School. About January I noticed some of these sophomores proudly flashing rings. Yes, they were class-rings with the Lewis emblem on them. NVhen June came their minds were so preoccupied craming for exams that they forgot to stop and pat my head when I bumped against them. At graduation the Sophomore French prize was awarded to Evelyn Frate. 'In September 1934. they came back again, not sedate sophomores but jolly juniors ready for a good time. I hung around Room 9 during class elections and found out that Evelvn Frate had been chosen president: john Valentine, vice-president: Robert Fer- rucci, secretary, and Gerald Mitchell. treasurer. Page Thirteen Every Tuesday and Wednesday at 3:20, I listened at the keyhole of Room 1. lfVhy? Because the new music teach- er, Miss Beach had organized a Glee Club for the girls and one for the boys. The first few times I listened I wanted to yelp but my ears soon became ac- customed to the music and I enjoyed it A Commercial Club was also formed by Miss Beauchemin and many juniors joined and took part in the Kitchen Orchestra Concert to raise money. While listening to the concert I was unable to control myself and I started howling. jimmy Stewart put a stop to my foolishness by promptly sending me outside. By the time I got in again the concert was over and all I heard was the audience telling each other how much they enjoyed it. The Juniors entered social life form- ally at the junior Prom on April 26. Although is wasn't a financial success, it was a huge social success. Then, those juniors proved them- selves to be expert essayistsg experi- ence had made them so, by writing on a subject pertaining to Connecticut's Tercentenary. The six best which had to be memorized and delivered at the Junior Recital were written by Philip- pa Parizo, Ruth Cockayne, Rita Mc- Grath, Mary Kavanaugh, Julius Krem- ski, and Fremont jones. Fremont jones and Mary Kavanaugh were a- warded the prize of five dollars for their efforts. Helene Bryant and Mildred Crafts shared honors in the awarding of the Junior Latin prize. Exams appeared again and then a joyful exit for vacation to recuperate from the effects of their junior year and prepare for their final year. I hardly believed that those digni- fied fmay I disagree with Pall students entering the building this term were the unexperienced Freshmen of a few Page Fourteen 1 ' i -of CHRONICLE 10- ' . They had grown so tall itlizgiisviilighuiuitood in the hall I could see nothing but legs. Of the large number who had en- tered as Freshman, only seventy-nine remained to graduate. Gerald Mitchell certainly proved popular among his classmates-he was elected class presi- dent. Marie Adams was elected vice- presidentg jean Nichols, secretaryg and Eugene Murphy, treasurer. Gene's job hasn't been an easy one. Mr. D'Angelo, who was elected class advisor, has worked hard and has been very suc- cessful as an advisor. Were those Senior girls planning to be old maids or were they really industrious? I mean the members of the Senior So and Sew who met with Miss Mutti on Wednesdays in the green room to knit and chat. I was afraid to go in for fear one of their needles would jab me in the nose. The Finance Committee proved to be very capable. They sponsored a Thanksgiving dance, several cake sales, and a hot-dog sale. I managed to get a couple of the dogs during the sale for the girls who cooked them were kind and gave me some. Under Mr. Rathbun's direction a play No-Account David was pre- sented in December. Those Seniors discovered hidden talent among them- selves. Who could forget jones as David or Frances Fontana as Mattie or any of the others? Such talent shouldn't be forgotten so another play A Ready-Made Family was produced which proved a great success. The Seniors had an active part in the organizing of the Student Council, which organized social clubs that met last period on Mondays. The Debating Club sponsored a debating team which made a good showing in the inter- scholastic debate. Many of the Senior boys made excellent showings in ath- letics and received letters. What will the teams do without them next year? if if it ' fi ,L-ff. , dwg i's1,'g3:' fl'2mfLQ'..J f 'S r'Xa21...,iPiSi'M,:' '- - .qua 1 '31, 31 j pf ' C fzgj E352 Sf- 1- X fi 7 cHRoNicLE 144- Many of the last class meetings turned into chaos when the class was deciding the questions of caps and gowns and class colors. Committees to take charge of the class book, prom, and class night were chosen and have worked hard to make everything a success and leave the class with pleas- ant memories of their last affairs. lass Farewell to you, Lewis, on this com- mencement day, Where we have been studious, serious, happy, and gays Although we leave you to go our way Our memories of you will linger for aye. We hope your pass-Way will soon be completed And all your rooms properly heated. Goodbye to your creaking stairs that have long been used, And to your dear old seats that have been badly abused. Goodbye underclassmates, we hope that you Will be loyal, faithful, efhcient and true, To carry on for the coming years Continued good work without any fears. Although he hasn't been with us long, He has been our friend. Mr. Strong, The school's problems lie's had to de- cide, And we have benefitted much with him as guide. Mr. Phelan, we're all going to miss you very much For your good advice about such and such, And your teaching us seniors Com- mercial Law. But so many quizzes we never saw. The Class of '36 will bid a fond fare- well to Lewis High on june 19 when they meet for the last time in its hall to form and thence march down to the graduation exercises to receive their diplomas. Good Luck class of 36. PAL , 06771 Our teacher and salesman, we never saw one wiser, Is Mr. D'Angelo, our class advisor. He has given our class very good ad- vice, And has always been both courteous and nice. Miss Bunce, our teacher of English IV and III, Has tried hard to have us master Eng- lish from A to Z. She has helped us to acquire a good vocabulary, And to absorb important facts in books and poetry. Goodbye, Miss Hassett, for we must go To leave you with Caesar and Cicero And also History I and II And may your fondest hopes come true! fGoing to Romelj Miss Tirrell teaches French I, II, and HI. She is always as cheerful as cheerful can be. She has tried very hard with all her might To keep good order in Study Hall and have us all do right. Our history teacher, Mr. -loyal. Has been to us very helpful and loyal. He helped to direct our senior play And has been very kind to us in many ways. Page Fifteen And now I find it rather hard to write a little rhyme About our teacher who's been with us only a short lenght of time. Our efficient commercial teacher- Miss Mutti is her name. We're all sorry to say good-bye--but we are not to blame. And now we are all very sorry To say good-bye to our friend, Miss Shorey Who has made us solve problems in arithmetic But I prefer to do rhythmetic',. With Miss Child's guidance We've learned much about science, About the weather, moon, and the stars Of Venus, Saturn, jupiter, and Mars. To Coach Fontana we bid farewell And is it necessary for us to tell About the donkey who down and fell When he made a basket, Oh, did the crowd yell! Miss Bedford who teaches English II and III Keeps her home room very quiet and orderly, And after the tardy bell, each pupil as he rises Continues for live minutes doing morning exercises! Mr. Stowe has been with us but a short time But we all know him and he teaches Civicsg Mr. Rathbun who's home room teacher of large Room 9, Helped direct our plays and teaches Science and Physics. ,b Page Sixteen -+91 CHRONICLE 144'- We'll say goodbye to Miss Edstrom Who taught us long ago About Ben Franklin and the Mohicans Of Long john Silver and Ivanhoe. Miss Beach is busy most of the time Teaching the glee clubs rhythm and rhyme. U She teaches music and directs the orchestra too, My! but she certainly has a lot to do! Farewell, Miss johnson, we don't think you could find A secretary who is always so willing and kind To help any pupil who may be in need Of a pass or etc.-you were our friend indeed. Although Miss Bristol worked in our school We didn't see her much as a general rule. She was busy typing, and such and such But we all knew and liked her very much. And now this poem wouldn't be com plete If I forgot to tell you who furnished us heat. I-Ie's .gone to school for a good long time, Mr. Stewart, and his dog Pal-rain or shine! A This 22nd verse-this 19th day of june Completes the final thought- Completes the good days our school time has brought Those same days we'1l never see again As we're leaving from here to see what we can gain. So now until the other classes come back in the fall, We'll say farewell to underclassmates, teachers and all! . 1. x xs- f1s.5ilf7!i 537. Qfjfi. ' 5QQt !jf?: 'flfiffiri' twat if '- fri il' ' ' 'll v i .if aL'.'Q., e V' , Q .ri ,, ,wL'Q. '-V1 . . asv -ft.-c2125 Y 'T l ' ,W L.. nr , , -wtcHRoN1cLE 1+ C lass W il! We, the class of '36, after deep thought and consideration, have made our last will and testament, and being sound of mind and clear of judgment, hereby make this will and revoke all others as to date. To Mr. Strong we leave a big bag of peanuts to eat at the future basket ball games. To Miss johnson we leave an eleva- tor so she won't fall up and down stairs. To Miss Bristol we leave a radio for entertainment while she is working. To Mr. Phelan we leave another tie to add to his brilliant collection. To Mr. Rathbun we leave the job of directing all future plays, since he did so well with ours. To Mr. Joyal we leave a book on Communism and Socialism. To Miss Beach we leave a larger platform so she can turn around in comfort and not look as if she were afraid of falling off. To Miss Mutti we leave some snappy records for the typewriting classes. To Mr. Fontana we leave our wishes for his future happiness. To Miss Shorey we leave a theatre in which to show her pictures. To Miss Bunce we leave our grati- tude for all her help. To Miss Bedford we leave a mega- phone so she won't have to go to the end of the hall so often. To Mr. D'Angelo we leave a ticket to all the Trinity football games. To Miss Tirrell we leave some red flannel undies so she won't catch cold. To Miss Edstrom we leave a bunch of new fresh freshmen. To Miss Hassett we leave some high heels so she can kick the stars. To Mr. Stowe we leave a pair of roller skates so he can skate from the Lincoln School to High School. To Mr. Small we leave the track ground for experimenting in Agricul- ture. To Mr. Stewart we leave a vacuum cleaner to cut down his work. To Pal we leave a great big bone. To Lewis High we leave enough money to finish the passageway. To the next Emblem Staff we leave a room to put the Emblem together. To the Juniors we leave our Super- iority complex. To the Sophomores we leave our ability to get away with things. To the Freshmen we leave three more years of work. Page Seventeen -.sr CHRONICLE ra- Class Presentations Nellis Zolandz: We hope this pitch pipe will help keep you in tune when practicing your singing. Eugene Murphy: We give you this picture of Ruth Donnelly, the movie star. You know why, don't you? Verna Parkin: We give you this letter S that so many insist on tack- ing after your last name. Rita McGrath: You have such a wee, tiny voice-this megephone will help you. james Quinlan: We hope this alarm clock will help you always to be on time. Mildred Crafts: You are so very quiet-we hope this mouse will be good company. ' Abraham Raskin: This muzzle which we hope will control some of your ever-ready arguments. Erma Rossetter: In case you make up your mind to move, this van will come in handy. Phyllis Hagstrom: We give you this hair tonic so that your hair will never lose its lovely color. Lorraine Nagle: Remember Bal- dy ? Here's a little dog that will bring back memories. Armond D'Angelo: We hope this leash will help you keep Dotty at home. Frances Fontana: This book of jokes, so that you will never lack wit- ty remarks. Helene Bryant: This pair of wings because you are so kind and gentle. Angelina Euley: To you we present this Talkie contract drawn up especially for you. Page Eighteen S Thomas Shanahan: If you continue to take life easy, this arm chair will prove a comfort. Stella Oskandy: A telephone to help you to keep in touch with your boy- friend. Carl Perillo: This can of oil to keep your truck always in silent condi- tion. Philippa Parizo: We understand you have a secret desire to visit Hawaii-this grass skirt will aid you in case you wish to travel incognito. Ruth Cockayne: We present you with these bobby pins to keep stray locks in place, since you are letting your hair grow. Isabel Mastriani: To you we give this privileged pass to any library in the country so you will never run short of books to read. Marion Walsh: To our class poetess we give this book of poems. Evelyn F1-ate: We give you this crystal in case you should ever decide to go into the business of prophecying. Elizabeth Patterson: Another quiet member of our class. We hope this spinach will strengthen your voice. Anthony Astrologes: We give you this gold medal for your fast running in the Senior Play. Robert Derby: We sincerely hope this hair tonic will preserve your beautiful red hair. Marie Adams: You are always bor- rowing someone else's mirror. Here is one for yourself, and don't lose 1t. Edward Delahunty: In case you ever have need to count the freckles on your face, this mathematics book will help. NV' '4 7 ,. 1 '-bf CHRONICLE 104 Julia Gale: As you hope to become a nurse, we give you this pair of ear- muifs to soften the cries of patients in your ears. James Mongillo: To our basketball manager, we present this retirement blank. Florence Ray: This chewing gum is to remind you of your effective chew- ing in the Senior Play. Alice Thompson: This pair of shoes is to replace those that were worn out carrying absent lists around to the different rooms. Richard Elliott: We understand you have much difficulty in getting to your room noiselessly when you ride with the milkman-this can of oil is guar- anteed to kill every Squeak . Mary Kavanaugh: This pair of specially built shoes is for you. They have a speed of sixty yards a second. james DiBiaso: We hope this hat will replace the one found in the coal bin. Jean Nichols: For our tiny Senior, we have this pair of stilts. Joseph Donohue: This little catiis given to you to bring back memories of Kitty . Frederick Neibling: You are so shy. Please study this book entitled Shy- ness-and how to overcome it. Charles Upson: We give You this book of chemistry so that you. can study further about your pet subject. Walter Adams: VVe give you this picture of Glenn Cunningham, the man you have always admired. Anthonyi Blaszek: This curling iron will come in handy to curl yOL11' hall' in later years. Frank Longo: To our gfeaf lead? 011 the football field, we give this trophy. Leonard Francis: Since you desire to be a notable man in the field of science, We give you this book of science. Joseph Casale: You use so many matches a day. Here is enough to last you quite a while. Earle Anderson: You seem to have trouble with your hair-this comb will help you to keep it in place. Russell Leonard: This auto is to replace your model-T-Ford of past years. Alexander DeSorbo: We hear they call you Cats , Well, here is a pretty cat. Dwight Atwater: Your track shoes can be hung in the Hall of Fame now that we are presenting you with this new pair. Alexander Drozd: For your lack of interest in school sports we present you with this book, The Way to Be- come a Great Athlete . Harold Kane: To a future great actor, we present this book of Holly- wood. Gerald Mitchell: To our class presi- dent, we present this gavel to replace the books you have ruined. joseph Mahan: This yo-yo is to remind you of your favorite dance. Ruth Ludecke: VV'e give you this mirror so that you can see just how nice your hair always looks. Elizabeth Lawson: You are so in- terested in Girl Scouts. Here is a deed to Lake Hitchcock for your future girl scout camp. Betty Johnson: XVe give you this book of knitting instructions in case you should ever run short of patterns. Katherine Ingelido: As dancing is your hobby, you will have need for this pair of dancing slippers in the sweet by-and-by. Page Ni n eteen Fremont Jones: You had so much trouble over semi-formal and formal costumes. Here is a good book of etiquette to prove your point. Anna Della Bitta: Please use this writing paper to keep in touch with your friends. Mary Egan: You have had such long walks in order to reach the school. We hope this car will make up for it all. Eleanor Mcllroyf: Here are a few lumps of sweet sugar for your beau- tiful pony. Agnes Curran: You have taken such good care of our school library. Now, at the end of the year, we are sure you will appreciate this pay check. Mary Greene: We present you with this doctor's sign to hang on your front door as soon as you receive your license. Josephine Dzwill: We give you a shorthand book so you will not forget all you know about the subject. Catherine Herb: We like your ac- cent so well that we present you with this contract to take the place of Greta Garbo who has finally gone home to Sweden. Lucille Murphy: We present you with a picture of Patty to remind you of your great friendship. Clara Heinrich: Here is a blind-fold to wear over your eyes as you work in the bakery-shop. Joseph Zajac: To a great athlete who wishes to keep in trim, we pre- sent this baseball. Page Twenty -'I-bi CHRONICLE 144'- joseph Galiette: We give you this heart to use in future love affairs in case you should run out of them. Arthur Mariani: We give you a car token to use in case you should be stranded in New Haven again. Alonzo Micowski: Because you are so quiet in school, we present you with this owl. ' Julius Kremski: We give you this book on How to Argue . Must we give a reason. Raymond Marks: We present you with this medal because you succeeded after striving so hard to reach the point. Edward Snow: In case you should ever lose your soft hat, this one will come in handy. Morris Dodson: You have not been with us very long. This map will help you find your way around. Francis Mahan: Because you enjoy riding so much, we give you this car. Earle Davison: Because of your namesake, we present you with this Sweet-Pea . Armond Pasquale: Here is a chain to bind you and your friend who is also called Armond, although a chain 1S unnecessary. .Eugenia Simons: We present you with this bottle of perfume to replace the one that once broke in your purse. Helen Santy: We present you with this bottle of glue to use to keep that pretty smile.. George Simonik: Would this bicycle come in handy? -in-I cHRoNicLE 1+ C lass rojihecy Through the courtesy of the Lewis High School 'Alumni the Universal Broadcasting Company gives you the latest news flashes. New York, N. Y.-Rudy Vallee has claimed Robert Derby as his greatest rival. Mr. Derby has studied saxophone playing for years both at home and abroad. Randolph Field, Texas-The world's famous aviatrix, Jean Nichols, from Southington, Conn. has just broken the world's record by circling the globe in 4 days. Wasliington, D. C.-Amidst much pomp and ceremony Gerald Mitchell, 40th president of the United States, took his oath of ollice early this after- noon. Paris, France-A new French book was published today by Miss Mildred Crafts, who at present, is making her home in France. The book is entitled Learn to Speak French . Los Angeles, Calif.-Fred Astaire enrolled yesterday in the dancing school supervised by Mr. joseph Mahan. Mr. Mahan specializes in teaching the Yo-Yo . Bermuda-The American Heiress, Mary Greene, is spending a sojourn at Bermuda for the winter months. Milldale, Conn.-The country's lead- ing authority on Home Economics, Evelyn Frate, is writing a book en- titled l-Iow to Fry Eggs on Both Sides . , ' Ormond, Fla.--At a very spectacular virgdding ceremony Earle Davison was married to Baroness Sylvia of Park Ave., New York. Moscow, Russia-According to reports from Moscow, we learned today that Walter Adams has become the leader of the Communist Party. He succeeds Stalin. Emaus, New Jersey-The noted girl's basketball team of Emaus won their championship game last night. The players claim the credit should go to their distinquished coach, Eleanor Mcllroy. Boston, Mass.--Armond D'Angelo has accepted a position with the E. L. Undertaking Company of Boston. Northampton, Mass. - Another member has joined the faculty at Smith College. Miss Helene Bryant is the new Latin instructor at the school. Plainville, Conn.-Fremont Jones has become president of the Jones Sz jones Clothing Co. of Plainville. Hollywood, Calif.-Florence Ray, noted actress, has begun work on her new picture Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Cespecially bankersj. Southington, Conn.-James DeBiaso has accepted a position as bookkeeper for the Gould Co. of Southington. New York City-The Chase Nation- al Bank has employed Eugene Murphy as cashier. Mr. Murphy is a graduate of the Bentley School of Banking. New Haven, Conn.-This morning Philippa Parizo was appointed head nurse of the Grace Hospital. Page Twenty-one Pittsburgh, Pa.-The Coaldale. Coal Field has been leased to Carl Perillo, a leading coal dealer. Ithaca, N. Y.--Miss Elizabeth Law- son will give a lecture on Modern Plays at Cornell University, tonight. Southington, Conn.-Alekander De- -Sorbo has accepted a position as chef at Monty's Diner. Providence, Rhode Island--Rita McGrath was appointed dietician at the City Hospital. Newark, New Jersey-Station WOR has employed Harold Kane as ques- tioner on the Vox Pop Program. Wallingford, Conn.-Russell Leon- ard has bought a twenty acre form to raise turkeys. He will soon learn to do the turkey trot by heart. Aboard the U. S. Steamship Kay -Captain Anthony Blaszek has made no comment on the fact that he is to receive a medal for bravery shown when a tire broke forth in the control room of the ship. Hartford, Conn.-Marie Adams has been chosen chief dramatist on the new series of programs sponsored by the Peasco Lifesaver Company. Southington, Conn.-A painting was sent to the new high school of South- ington by a former student. Phylis Hagstrom. Phylis has studied Art in New York and Paris. Meriden, Conn.-Many fellows in Meriden are interested in learning the new dance steps. Maybe it's because of the new dancing instructor, Kather- ine Ingelido. Bessemer, Michigan-Arthur Mari- ani is enjoying a vacation at his birth- place, Bessemer. We all hope he sees all of his old boyhood friends. s Page Twenty-two -wi CHRONICLE 144'- Chicago, Ill.-Catherine Herb is employed as a model for the Ipana Company. We knew that smile would get you somewhere, Kitty. New York, N. Y.-Edward Dela- hunty has succeeded Major Bowes. Listen in next Sunday night and hear Edward say the popular All right, all right . Kansas City, Kans.-The superin- tendent of the Kansas City schools has appointed Mary Kavanaugh as history teacher in the high school. Southington, Conn.-Because of his highly prized technique, James Quinlan has received employment as a tonsorial artist in the Tip Top Barber Shop. Meriden, Conn.-Another member was added to the office force of the Meriden Record Office. Angelina Euley has been employed as typist. Hartford, Conn. - Leonard Francis, noted organist, will give a series of recitals at the Bushnell Memorial beginning this week Wednesday. Southington, Conn.-The trustees of the Southington Public Library have appointed Agnes Curran as the new librarian. Waterbury, Conn. - Raymond Marks, who has studied to become a dentist, has opened his office in Water- bury. New Haven, Conn.-Isabel Mastri- an1 has found work as a governess at the home of a prominent lawyer. Bridgeport, Conn.-The world's typing record was broken today by Miss Frances Fontana. Miss Fontana broke the record by typing 150 words a minute for l hour. Toronto, Canada-Fred Niebling, star player for the Red Wings, famous hockey team, will play next Week against the Bruins of Toronto. , :Ie '. Q, :a:1ef' +' P -E 521 i if -i ggkaig- s - -er , .let-Qe. 13 12:3 ,Q-Bran 1 1-guess .fi uf., E95 Q 5. 1, warg. 4 fe -4 tl 1 cl-lRoNicLE 1+ Q .New York City--Our bicycle rider, George Simonik, will start tomorrow for a ride across the country on his bicycle. -1-1... There will now be a brief interruption for station identification . . . --Y our announcer is Richard Elliott. Philadelphia, Pa.-Leonard Dona- hue, former resident of Southington, Conn. has signed a contract to manage the Philadelphia Athletics for the next two years. Washington, D. C.--Senator Kop- plemann of Hartford, Conn. has appointed Anna Della Bitta as his new secretary. New York City--Aboard the ship Queen Mary Helen Santy left for London. Miss Santy is a renowned dress designer from the east. Southington, Conn. -- Mr. Richard Elliott has just been appointed presi- dent of the Real Estate Corporation of Southington. He is noted for his famous slogan If you lived here you'd be home now . Hartford, Conn.-Joseph Zajac has received a position with the Hartford Courant. He is employed as sport editor for the newspaper. Plantsville, Conn.-Alice Thompson, secretary to the owner of a lumber company in Plantsville, has resigned to marry her boss' son. New York, N. Y.-Nellie Zolandz, a newcomer to the Metropolitan will make her debut tonight. She will sing the lead in the opera Homewood . New Haven, Conn. - The Yale Athletic Commission has given a three year contract to joseph.Galiette, who has just finished coaching basketball for the season. Springfield, Ohio-Marion Walsh became one of the editors for the Crowell Publishing Company of Spring-Held early today. Southington, Conn. - A match factory has been organized in South- mgton. The president of the company is joseph Casale. Chicago, Ill. - The new social worker at the Hull House is none other than Lucille Murphy, a former student at Lewis High School. St. Louis, Mo.-Antony Astrologes has just signed a contract with the St. Louis Cardinals as pitcher. Dizzy Dean will now have some keen competition. New London, Conn.-The Dean of Connecticut College has appointed Betty johnson as her new secretary. Miss johnson is an alumna of the college. New York, N. Y.-A new enter- tainer has been added to the list for entertainment at the Rockefeller Center Music Hall. Armond Pasquale, noted musician, will play various in- struments for tonight's entertainment. Hollywood, Calif. - Miss Erma Rossetter, famous Interior Decorator of the East, left today for the lVest coast to design homes in the film colony . Boston, Mass.-Julius Kremski a promising interne at the Bostonian Hospital, has received a scholarship to study medicine at Oxford University, England. Southington, Conn.-The widely read book Good Points for a Secre- tary to remember is written by Eugenia Simons.. Detroit, Mich.-Mary Egan is em- ployed as a private secretary to the prominent Lady Cynthia of Detroit. Page Twenty-three Marion, Conn.-Abraham Raskin has left to attend the 22nd conference of the Poultry Dealers' Association in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Raskin is one of Connecticut's leading poultry dealers. ,Meriden, Conn.-An exclusive dress shop has recently been opened in Meri- den. Clara Heinrich is the proprietor. Southington, Conn. -- Josephine Dzwill has accepted a position as teacher of commercial subjects at Lewis High School. Allentown, Penn.-The Allentown Prep football team is looking forward to a very successful football season. The new line coach is Frank Longo. Bar Harbor, Me.-Verna Parkin is employed as a hostess at a summer resort in Bar Harbor. New Haven, Conn.-Lawyer Morris Dodson was guest speaker at the Lawyers' Banquet. Mr. Dodson proved his ability as a lawyer in the recent Smythe Murder case. Forest Hills, L. I.-Lorraine Nagle won the Junior championship tennis title this afternoon at Forest Hills. Southington, Conn.-The new Y.W. C. A. building was designed by Alex- ander Drozd, famous architect. Sarasota, Fla.-Thomas Shanahan, well-known animal trainer is em- ployed by the Ringling Brothers 81 Barnum, Bailey circus owners. Southington, Conn. - Southington's own figure skater, Ruth Cockayne, is spending a few weeks at the home of her parents before leaving for Lake Placid. Albany, N. Y.-The country's fastest miler , Dwight Atwater, plans to race with Glenn Cunningham some- time this summer. Let's all hope that Dwight outruns him. S Page T wenty-four -of CHRONICLE F' Marion, Conn.-A patent has been issued for an automatic fly swatter to Charles Upson. Washingon, D. C.-President Ger- ald Mitchell has chosen Ruth Ludecke as his secretary. Mount Ranier, Wash.-Due to the quick thinking of Forest Ranger James Mongillo, Mt. Ranier was saved from destruction by a fire. Hartford, Conn. -Another nurse from the class of '36 has found a good job. julia Gale is working in the office of a well-known doctor of Hartford. New York City-Macy's Depart- ment Store has given employment to Alonzo Micoski as head bookkeeper. Plainville, Conn.-Elizabeth Pat- terson has opened her new beauty salon in Plainville, New Haven, Conn.-The New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad Co. has employed Francis Mahan as engineer. Southington, Conn.-Earle Ander- son, lover of beauty, has one of the largest green houses in Southington. Hartford, Conn.-Because of her pleasant voice, Station WDRC has employed Stella Oszkandy as an an- nouncer. She is one of the few woman announcers. New 'York City-Edward Snow is stage manager for the new show open- ing on Broadway this week. Mr. Snow has had much experience on this line when at high school. This brings our radio program to a close. -Your announcer is Evelyn F rate. CHRONICLE 1+ Sululutory Mr. Chairman, Members of the Board of Education, Mr. Superintendent, Mr. Principal, Members of the F aculty, Fellow Classmates, Parents and Friends: On behalf of the class of 1936, I welcome you here this evening to our graduation exercises. On this occasion to which we have looked forward for four years, it will be of interest to survey the years of our high school's history from its small beginning and reflect on the great changes which have come about since that early time. I have chosen the facts from our his- tory which I think will be of greatest interest to you. James Lewis, a nephew of Sally Lewis, who taught at West Point often spoke of a desire that his native town, Southington, might some day enjoy the benefits of a school of high grade. I-Iis enthusiasm is believed to have aroused that of his aunt, with the result that in 1828, Sally Lewis made a provision in her will for the promo- tion of public education in Southing- ton. The will in part, stated- and all the rest and residue of my estate, both real and personal, I give to my executors hereinafter named, whom I appoint Trustees to have my estate in trust with power to sell the same as they shall judge best, to hold the whole in trust and to apply the rent, interest or income thereof to assist in maintaining a school of the higher order within the limits of the First School District in Southington forever, that is, a school for the in- struction of youth in the Latin and Greek languages, Mathematics and Geography, and other branches of science higher than are taught in the common schools. In May 1842, 583,040.76 was turned over to the first trustees, who were Rey. E. C. jones, Romeo Lowrey, and Oliver Lewis. A suitable building was erected about on the site of the town hall-this was the old Sally Lewis Academy. Because the trustees allowed two years to pass without the interest of the money being used for the school, according to the terms of the will, the sum was forfeited to the Congrega- tional Society for the support of the gospel ministry. Addin Lewis, a cousin of Sally Lewis, was born in W'olcott, which was then a part of Southington. I-Ie entered Yale at nineteen and after graduation took a position as tutor in the University of Georgia and taught there for ten years. He, then, lived in Mobile for a number of years holding several important positions and earn- ing the title Father of Mobile. He spent his last years in New Haven. He left his money to his daughter who died soon after and according to a pro- vision made by Mr. Lewis fifteen thousand dollars went to the School Society of the town of Southington. Of this fifteen thousand dollars, the will stated that Five thousand dollars be used to erect a building suitable for the accommodation of an Academical Institution to be situated near the center of the town. The remaining ten thousand dollars with two thous- and which the School Society must raise was to be used as a fund for the school. This sum was obtained and a brick building known as Lewis Acad- emv was erected on Academy Hill in 1848 and pupils were admitted on De- cember fourth of that year. The build- ing faced west and contained a cloak room for the girls, one for the boys and a furnace room on the hrst lioorg two class rooms and an assembly hall Page Twenty-Hee on the second floor. Later the furnace was installed in the basement and the room used for classes. The Academy had four departments of instruction, namely, the Classical, the Common English, the Commercial, and the Ornamental, with a very small tuition fee for each. Tuition for scholars in the town of Southington was two dol- lars per term for English, and three dollars per term for the Classics. Scholars from Wolcott, to the number of ten, had their tuition free. An ad- ditional charge of fifty cents per term for Incidental expenses was made upon all the scholars of the school. The only picture of Southington's benefactor, Addin Lewis, now hangs in the oflice of the Lewis High School. It was loaned in june, 1905 by Dr. Timothy Bishop with the condition that it should be well cared for and if the name Lewis should ever cease to be a part of the name of the institution the portrait should revert to Yale University. The town of Southington should feel great pride in the posses- sion of this portrait of Addin Lewis, for aside from the satisfaction of pos- sessing a portrait of the founder of the High School, it is one of the best works of art of one of the world's greatest men, Professor Samuel F. B. Morse. -hi CHRONICLE H'- In january, 1882, the town of South- ington voted to change the name Lewis Academy to Lewis High School. This small brick building served its purpose until 1896 when additional rooms were built around it and the finished building which faces south is the one used today. The cost of en- larging the school was about thirty thousand dollars. On October 13, 1919, the boiler burst and consequent- ly a fire escape was built. To provide for the ever increasing number of commercial students, two temporary rooms were added to the east wing of the school in 1921. During the past few years it has become necessary to annex three rooms in the Lincoln Building to accommodate the large enrollment. The enrollment this last year, 1935-36, was four hundred fifty- four students, seventy-nine of whom are graduating tonight. This brief review of the history of our school shows us that there has always been a deep interest in educa- tion in our town. We who are gradu- ating tonight have reaped the benefit of this interest in the past and of the interest and whole-hearted service of those who at present are responsible for the welfare of our school. We thank you for this interest which has Sade our high school education possi- e. czlediczfory Before the beginning of the 19th century, occupations for women were limited to a very few. At that time most women who were employed were either teachers or dress-makers. Early in the l9th century women began to take their places in offices. Today women engage in a wide range of positions, for now there are woman architects, detectives, surgeons, den- tists, lawyers, reporters, editors, photo- graphers, saleswomen and politiciansa Page Twenty-six Aside from these many more ordin- ary careers for women there are some that seem to be most unusual for the girl to follow. Who ever heard of a woman employed as a drug-grower? Yes, there is such an occupation open for women to follow. The work is light and only occasional labor by a man is necessary during harvest time. To be successful in this line, one must be skillful in the cultivation of the plants and observe the habits and diseases of plant life. CHRONICLE 10- - The position of Foreign Resident Representative of a large mercantile house is now open to the college grad- uate. This position has three classes of work connected with it: selling, buying, and reporting. The buying part of this work employs many girls. It consists of employing women to select millions of dollars worth of foreign manufactures to import to her native country. Consumers from all parts desire and demand to know more about the mak- ing and selecting of clothes. Many women are employed, in this case, as directors of clothing in a clothing center. It is their duty to help and teach the people about the various phases of the so important subject of textiles and clothing. Most people cannot picture a woman as coroner. Still, in some places there are women employed as coroners. It is not necessary that these women have a college education, but it is help- ful to have knowledge of law and medicine. A girl with a natural liking for mathematics and with the proper training, may be engaged as a statisti- cian. A statistician, one skilled in the order or way of presenting facts, is required in many fields of research. Insurance companies, large business establishments, and the State and Federal bureaus employ statistical clerks. Still another career for a woman is the Professional Shopper. Large de- partment stores employ girls, called professional shoppers, whose duty is to venture into other stores to study the stock and customers of each de- partment. They then have to report back to the comparison department of their own store. The professional shopper must possess a thorough knowledge of merchandise. This is a promising occupation for there is al- ways the chance of becoming head of the comparison department. Besides these tive or six unusual careers for women mentioned, there are a countless number of others. There is the dermatologist, one who studies the science and treatment of the skin and its diseases, the dog- breeder, and woman landscape archi- tect, the style expert, the wood-carver, and many others. We will admit that this year is not a golden year for beginners looking for work. Although some jobs such as teaching, nursing, and a few others are overcrowded, the range of occupations is growing broader and broader. Girls with initiative and resource may even create jobs for themselves. In a recent monthly magazine an article gave an account of some unemployed college girls who started a campaign as pro- fessional consultants. They gave ad- vice on speeches, publicity, and what to read. One wouldn't believe a person could earn anything doing this sort of work. Perhaps these girls didn't receive very high wages, but they re- ceived enough to keep them going until they could get something better. Here, there, and most everywhere there are jobs for girls today more than there were in our grandmother's day even though they may lie in very odd or strange channels. Members of the Board of Education, Mr. Superintendent, Mr. Principal, Members of the Faculty, Parents and Friends: On behalf of the Class of 1936 I have been given the privilege of thanking you for all you have done for us and of bidding farewell. XVith- out your unfailing help it would have been impossible for us to complete our four year course at Lewis High School. lVe may be sure that what- ever career we choose. whether com- monplace or strange. the education you have so willingly given us will make our way both lighter and brighter. Pug! Turen IJ'-seven -0-I CHRONICLE 144'- Classmates: We have been together ever we do, may it be honest and up- for four years. Tonight is the time of right as we have been taught to make our parting, each going his own way. it in our four years at high school so Some of us are going to higher schools, that our town and our school may be and some are going to work. What- proud of us. Farewell. ..i.... ..-1. ANNUAL REUNION OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The annual get-together of all Lewis High Alumni will be held on the evening of june 24th at the Holcomb School. A program has been Worked up to provide the diversiiied entertainment needed in an assembly of people from many walks of life. On the belief that everyone does not enjoy the same type of amusement, the committee plans to present a sort of Major Bowes Amateur Hour with a well-known business man as master of ceremonies. While the general gist will be along this line, the ultimate success depends on the spectators seeing the players before' them. In this respect it should provide greater enjoyment as a public address system with microphone and speakers are intended to be employed. Also, while the performance will not be unlike Major Bowes, however, certain numbers not used on the air, such as comedy skits, etc. will be run off for variety. A telephone girl will be on hand to give voting information. Scholarship prizes awarded to honor graduating students will be pre- sented. Program starts at 8 o'clock, D. S. T. Modern tunes of fast and slow rhythm played by a modern band of musicians for fox-trots and Waltzes. s Page Twenty-eight IN MEMORY of A Friend and Classmate MARY ADAMEC ....4........., Page Twenzyqnine ,Marie Adams Frances Fontana Alonz0 Micowski Lorraine Nagle Edward Delahunty Mary KAvanaugh AleXanDer DeSorbo Phillppa Parizo Richard Elliott Ruth LUdecke Thomas ShAnahan Jean Nichols Robert Derby Elizabeth LaWson Gerald Mltchell Elizabeth PaTterson JosepH Zajac Alice Thompson AbraHaIn Raskin CatherinE Herb Armond D'AnGelo Mildred CRafts James DiBiAso Morris Dodson Lucille MUrphy Harold KAne FremonT Jones Eugenia Slmons FloreNce Ray Mary Greene Joseph Casale Nellie ZoLondz Earle Anderson Helen Santy JuliuS Kremski -'bf CHRONICLE 144'- A crostic Erma ROssetter Leonard Francis Isabelle MasTrianni J osepH Mahan Eleanor Mcllroy ArthuR Mariani BetT'y Johnson AnthonY Astrologes Edward Snow Kathryn Ingelido AleXander Drozd JosepHine Dzwill Walter Adams Verna Parkin Charles UPson EvelYn Frate Eugene Murphy HelenE Bryant Francis Mahan Stella Oskandy Carl PeRillo Phyllls Hagstrom RussEll Leonard AgneS Curran Dwight AtWater Angellna Euley Frank Longo Anna DeLle Bitta Anthony BLazek Mari0n Walsh Frederick N eibling Rita McGrath Joseph GaLiette Julla Gale Leonard DoNahue Mary EGan EarlE Davison Raymond MaRks s Page Thirty I . 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